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Iconic fast-casual concept that was named “Best Tasting Burger in America”

(IRVINE, CA –October 7, 2016) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), will open the doors in Palm Beach Gardens next week to its fourth Florida Habit Burger Grill. A leading consumer magazine named Habit Burger Grill the “Best Tasting Burger” in the nation out of 65 burger chains that were reviewed.

The restaurant will officially open on Wednesday, October 12, at 10:30 a.m. at 3333 Northlake Blvd., Suite 3, Palm Beach Garden, FL 33403. Habit Burger opened its first Florida location in Delray Beach in 2015 followed by Miami, with a location in Royal Palm Beach opening earlier this year. Habit Burger also plans to open in Orlando and Boca Raton later this year.

The public will get a preview of the popular menu during “Free Burger Day” on Sunday, October 9 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 to 7 p.m., during which the first 200 people will enjoy a free Charburger, fries and a regular drink. The restaurant will offer “Free Habit Day” on Monday, October 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Tuesday, October 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. during which the first 200 guests will enjoy a free chargrilled meal from one of the Habit Burger Grill’s preset menus.

The Habit Burger Grill in Palm Beach Gardens is a 2,900 square-foot building seating a total of 88, including indoor and patio seating. The company distinguishes itself in the fast casual better burger segment with its signature Charburger, menu variety and value.

“South Florida will now be home to four Habit Burger Grills, three of which are located in Palm Beach County. We have received such an enthusiastic response in South Florida and are thrilled to continue our Florida expansion,” said Tony Warren, Market Partner for The Habit Burger Grill. “We are excited to introduce the Habit’s signature Charburgers to Palm Beach Gardens. We offer only premium fresh, never-frozen burgers seasoned with our proprietary spice blend, grilled over an open flame and cooked to order.”

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger, www.youtube.com/habittube, and on snapchat @habitburger.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 160 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

New Habit Burger Grill With Drive Thru Opens in Dana Point, CA

(IRVINE, CA – Sept. 2, 2016) – Burger lovers in Dana Point will have a new reason to celebrate when The Habit Burger Grill (Nasdaq: HABT) opens a new restaurant featuring a drive-thru on Wednesday, Sept. 7 at 10:30am. The new Habit Burger Grill, home of the popular, award-winning Charburgers that are always grilled over an open flame and made to order, is located at 32505 Golden Lantern, in the Ocean Ranch Village, in Dana Point.

On Tuesday, Sept. 6 from 11:30 – 1:30pm, the first 200 people who visit the Habit will enjoy a free chargrilled meal from pre-selected menus. Two pre-opening fundraisers will support Dana Hills High School Football and the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on Saturday, September 3 from 11:30-1:30pm and 5-7pm with 100% of the proceeds going back to these organizations.
The more than 2,900-square-foot Habit restaurant seats 42 people with additional patio seating for 28 guests. The restaurant will be open Sunday 10:30am – 10pm (drive-thru open until 11pm), and Monday – Saturday 10:30am – 11pm (drive-thru open until 12 midnight).
Better burgers are just the beginning at The Habit where the menu also includes hand-cut salads, grilled sandwiches including line-caught, sushi grade albacore tuna, fresh chicken and hand-filetted marinated grilled tri-tip, and sides including onion rings, sweet potato and French fries and tempura green beans. Guests can choose from a variety of peppers, lemons, limes and sauces at a complimentary condiment bar to customize the flavor of their meal. The Habit also serves shakes and malts.

The Habit is known for its award-winning Charburger which features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, mayo, pickles, fresh tomato and crisp lettuce and served on a toasted bun. The Habit has been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first restaurant opened in 1969.

Connect with The Habit on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and youtube.com/habittube.
About The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 150 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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Aug

31

The Habit Burger Grill Is Coming To Dana Point, CA!

We will be opening a new drive-thru in Dana Point, CA on September 7th! Can’t wait that long to try your newest Habit? Come by during the following dates for some fun, pre-opening events this weekend. Here is the line up-

Friday, September 2nd at 11:30 AM and at 5:00 PM: Free Burger Day for the first 200 guests in line | Enjoy our award-winning Charburger, fries, and a drink. It’s on us!

Saturday, September 3rd from 11:30 AM-1:30 PM: Fundraising event for Cystic Fibrosis Foundation | 100% of our sales will go back to this group. This event is open to all, and we encourage you to make it a Habit to make a difference.

Saturday, September 3rd from from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Fundraising event for Dana Hills Dolphins Football. | 100% of our sales will go back to this group. This event is open to all, and we encourage you to make it a Habit to make a difference.

Tuesday, September 6th at 11:30 AM: Another free Habit Day for the first 200 guests in line | Enjoy a delicious chargrilled meal from one of our preset menus on us!

See you there!

Aug

24

The Habit Burger Grill Features Seasonal Hatch Chile Menu Items, Available for a Limited Time Only

(IRVINE, CA) Aug. 31, 2016 – The Habit Restaurant, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is holding its own Hatch Chile Festival with the debut of special menu items dedicated to this flavorful Southwestern pepper. Hatch Chiles are grown in New Mexico and were created by combining three chiles to create the perfect blend of heat and flavor.

The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 150 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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Aug

24

The Habit Burger Grill Continues Fight to Help End Childhood Hunger in America

Partners Again with No Kid Hungry® and Offers Free Charburger with Cheese for Donations of $2 or More

(IRVINE, CA) Aug. 31, 2016 – The Habit Restaurant, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT) is continuing its commitment to help end childhood hunger in America. The popular restaurant is partnering again with No Kid Hungry with the goal of raising funds to provide healthy meals to kids across the nation that are unsure of their next meal.
One in five kids in the U.S. struggles with hunger. The Habit Burger Grill, together with its loyal guests, is committed to changing this. The Habit will be collecting donations for No Kid Hungry and offering guests, who donate $2 or more to the No Kid Hungry campaign, a free Charburger with Cheese certificate, good on a return visit now through the end of September.
“We are excited to have The Habit Burger participate in their second Dine Out for No Kid Hungry promotion this September,” said Billy Shore, Founder and CEO of Share Our Strength, which operates the No Kid Hungry campaign. “They are a valued partner that lends their special energy and commitment to our cause, and we’re grateful for their support in helping us end child hunger in the United States.”

“We don’t take for granted the value of a quality meal, and for millions of Americans, especially children, those meals don’t always come easily. That’s why supporting No Kid Hungry is so important to us, and why we want to give something back to the communities we serve and our loyal guests who support this effort,” said Russ Bendel, CEO of The Habit Burger Grill.
Last year The Habit contributed $200,000 to No Kid Hungry, providing more than 2 million meals to kids.
“Our hope to significantly increase this support and help more kids across the country,” added Bendel.
On September 1, Bendel will be joined by No Kid Hungry executives to ring the NASDAQ opening bell together to call attention to the issue of childhood hunger in America.
No Kid Hungry is to make childhood hunger a thing of the past. In partnership with local programs, No Kid Hungry works with children and families how to shop on a budget and cook healthier meals.

About The Habit Burger Grill
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 150 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

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Be social with The Habit:
Instagram/habitburgergrill
Twitter, @habitburger
Snapchat, @habitburger
Facebook, https://www.facebook.com/habitburger

Aug

17

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL OPENS THIRD NEVADA LOCATION IN HENDERSON

The Habit Burger Grill raises over $3,400 for Las Vegas charities

LAS VEGAS, NV (August 17, 2016) – The Habit Burger Grill is now open in Henderson. To kick off the grand opening of its all-new location, the habit forming restaurant partnered with several local charities and raised around $3,400 over the course of two days. One hundred percent of the proceeds raised went to nonprofits, including Project 150, Spread the Word Nevada and Three Square Food Bank.

In addition to serving the community, The Habit also allowed guests to get a sneak peek of the popular menu with its “Free Burger Days” serving over 900 of its award-wining Charburgers. There, visitors were given a complimentary Charburger, fries and drink to enjoy.

The Habit Las Vegas locations are open daily, Sunday through Thursday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., and Friday and Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and www.youtube.com/habittube.

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About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 150 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

The Habit Burger Is Coming To Menifee, CA!

We will be opening a new store in Menifee, CA on August 24th! Can’t wait that long to try your newest Habit? Come by during the following dates for some fun, pre-opening events this weekend. Here is the line up-

Saturday, August 20th at 11:30 AM and at 5:00 PM: Free Burger Day for the first 200 guests in line | Enjoy our award-winning Charburger, fries, and a drink. It’s on us!

Sunday, August 21st at 11:30 AM: Free Habit Day for the first 200 guests in line | Enjoy a delicious chargrilled meal from one of our preset menus on us!

Sunday, August 21st from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Fundraising event for Canine Support Teams, Inc. | 100% of our sales will go back to this group. This event is open to all, and we encourage you to make it a Habit to make a difference.

Tuesday, August 23rd at 11:30 AM: Another free Habit Day for the first 200 guests in line | Enjoy a delicious chargrilled meal from one of our preset menus on us!

See you there!

Aug

17

THE HABIT BURGER GRILL EXPANDS TO HENDERSON WITH THIRD NEVADA LOCATION

Las Vegas (July 1, 2016) – Fresh off the heels of its second Nevada location, The Habit Burger Grill, plans to debut its award-wining Charburgers with a third location in the heart of Henderson.

“The Las Vegas community has welcomed The Habit Burger Grill and our award-winning Charburgers with open arms, and we couldn’t be more pleased,” said Xiaoming Hu of 12 Ventures LLC, a franchisee of The Habit Burger Grill. “The decision to open a third location was based on the overwhelming responses from our fans, including the countless local guests who have asked when The Habit would be opening in their neighborhood. Expanding to the Henderson market was the natural next step for our brand, and we’re excited to open soon.”

The restaurant will feature a total of 117 dining seats, including indoor and patio dining, complete with the California-inspired interior décor. Approximately 40 new jobs will be created to staff the restaurant. The Habit distinguishes itself in the fast casual better burger segment with its signature Charburger, menu variety, genuine hospitality and value. Guests can expect the following when visiting a Habit Burger location:

• Burgers are always 100% fresh ground beef, never frozen
• Burgers are chargrilled over an open flame for extra flavor
• Lettuce, tomatoes and onions are cut fresh daily
• Tuna steak sandwiches are made with line caught, sushi-grade Albacore
• Fresh chicken breasts are hand-filleted and marinated in-house
• USDA Choice Tri-tip steak is trimmed and marinated in-house
• Salads are fresh, made-to-order
• House-made ranch dressing is prepared fresh daily in the restaurants
• French fries, onion rings, sweet potato fries and tempura green beans are 100% trans-fat free, cooked in soybean oil
• Shakes and malts are hand-crafted and made-to-order
• Every Habit offers a complimentary condiment bar featuring an assortment of peppers, lemons, limes and a range of sauces for guests to spice it up

The Habit Burger Grill will be located at 543 N. Stephanie Street, Suite 120, Henderson, NV 89014 (on the corner of Stephanie Street and Warm Springs Road). For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and www.youtube.com/habittube.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 150 restaurants in 16 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

The Habit Burger Grill Serves It Up for Veterans in San Diego!

Visit us at www.habitburger.com/sdtrucks to find out where we’ll be next!

New Catering Truck To Celebrate National Burger Month With Fundraisers for Reboot To help Veterans Successfully Transition πfrom the Battlefront to the Homefront

(IRVINE, CA) May 16, 2016 – The Habit Burger Grill is launching a new catering truck in San Diego and teaming up with National Veterans Transition Services, Inc. (NVTSI) aka Reboot to help veterans, one juicy bite at a time.

Coinciding with National Burger Month and as a way of introducing its new catering truck, The Habit Burger Grill will be holding five burger events throughout San Diego County with 100% of the proceeds going to NVTSI, a non-profit organization that helps veterans successfully transition from the battlefront to the homefront through a reverse boot-camp called Reboot WorkshopsTM.

At each of these events, The Habit Burger Grill will be offering its signature Charburger, fries and a drink for $5. The Charburger features 100% fresh, never frozen ground beef grilled over an open flame and topped with melted cheese, caramelized onions, mayo, pickles, fresh tomato and crisp lettuce and served on a toasted bun. The Habit has been serving the Best Tasting Burger in America exactly this way since the first restaurant opened in 1969.
The tour schedule can be found here – http://www.habitburger.com/sdtrucks/.
NVTSI, founded in 2010, has helped thousands of veterans make the challenging switch back to civilian life through workshops that focus on relearning the civilian culture while using military skills to their advantage. The educational workshops build upon military training and experience while preparing for life after the military. This month, NVTSI introduces their “OPREATION REBOOT” initiative that will match veterans with more than 500 area businesses looking for responsible employees.

“On behalf of the thousands of veterans who leave the military in San Diego every year, NVTSI appreciates this valuable support from The Habit,” said Maurice Wilson, president and executive director. “Military personnel excel at teamwork, are disciplined, and perform well under pressure. The Reboot WorkshopTM helps veterans focus on the emotional skills to let these positive qualities shine through, making for better citizens and better employees.”

“Better burgers are just the beginning for The Habit. Giving back to the community is very important to our company, and we are proud to support service men and women as they transition back into civilian life. The work NVTSI is doing is vital to giving service personnel the best future possible,” said Russ Bendel, chief executive officer of The Habit Burger Grill

The Habit Burger Grill opened its first San Diego location in 2011, and now operates nine restaurants in San Diego with three more planned to open this year. The new catering truck offers the same high quality menu as the restaurants and can be booked for parties or events at https://www.habitburger.com/habit-truck/.

The Habit may be found on social media at facebook.com/habitburger, instagram.com/habitburgergrill, twitter.com/habitburger and youtube.com/habittube. For more details on The Habit Burger Grill, please visit habitburger.com.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 145 restaurants in 15 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.

About Reboot
National Veterans Transition Services, Inc, a San Diego based 501 (c)(3) organization known as Reboot, is dedicated to assisting veterans in adjusting to civilian life and securing meaningful employment by combining evidence-based, best-practice performance techniques. Reboot WorkshopsTM help veterans achieve their full potential and goals in the transition domains of employment and career, education, living situation, personal effectiveness/wellbeing and community life functioning. For more information, visit http://www.nvtsi.org/.

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Apr

07

The Habit Celebrates Spring with the New Super Food Salad

Limited time special available through May

(IRVINE, CA – April 7, 2016) – The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (Nasdaq: HABT), an Irvine-based restaurant company renowned for its award-winning Charburgers announces the debut of a Super Food Salad, a colorful new dish filled with a variety of flavors and packed with nutrition-rich produce and lean protein. The limited time special is available now through May at participating Habit Burger Grill locations and is priced at $7.95 (image attached).

“As Americans’ appetite for superfoods continues to grow, ingredients such as kale and the ancient grain quinoa have surpassed trend status and have become staples in a healthful lifestyle,” says chef Adam Baird, The Habit’s vice president of food & beverage and creator of the new limited time special. “Our guests want a lot more than a traditional salad and our new Super Food Salad delivers fresh, good-for-you flavors perfect for the start of salad season. And every bite showcases the Habit’s commitment to high-quality ingredients.”

For more information, visit www.habitburger.com. The Habit is also found on social media at www.facebook.com/habitburger, http://instagram.com/habitburgergrill, https://twitter.com/habitburger and www.youtube.com/habittube.

About The Habit Restaurants, Inc.
The Habit Burger Grill is a burger-centric, fast casual restaurant concept that specializes in preparing fresh, made-to-order chargrilled burgers and sandwiches featuring USDA choice tri-tip steak, grilled chicken and sushi-grade albacore tuna cooked over an open flame. In addition, it features fresh made-to-order salads and an appealing selection of sides, shakes and malts. The Habit was named the “best tasting burger in America” in July 2014 in a comprehensive survey conducted by one of America’s leading consumer magazines. The first Habit Burger Grill opened in Santa Barbara, California in 1969 and has since grown to more than 145 restaurants in 15 markets throughout California, Arizona, Florida, Idaho, Nevada, New Jersey, Utah, Virginia and Washington. More information is available at www.habitburger.com.